[Birdtalk] Utah RBA 03/05/07 addendum

[Tim Avery]

Sorry I forgot to note several birds in the last report...

* Utah Rare Bird Alert
* Statewide
* March 5, 2007
* UTAH0703.05

Number: 801-538-4730
E-mail: utah-rba at timaverybirding.com
Compilers: Phone - Bill Fenimore, Online - Tim Avery

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This is the Utah Rare Bird Alert for Monday, March 5 at 10:15 p.m.

Species included in this report:

EURASIAN WIGEON (Millard)
YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (Washington)
Harris's Sparrow (Box Elder,Washington)
White-throated Sparrow (Box Elder)
**ICELAND GULL** (Davis)
**WESTERN GULL (Davis)
possible GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL (Davis)
Glaucous Gull (Davis)
Thayer's Gull (Davis)




To report a RARE BIRD, please send an email to utah-rba at 
timaverybirding.com.
Note, you DO NOT need to send an email if you posted to either BIRDNET
or BIRDTALK. Please include your name, phone number/email, detailed 
directions and
dates for all sightings. It would be helpful if you would spell your 
last name and identify the
county of the sighting. You can also report via phone at 801-538-4730, 
please include
information listed above.

*********************ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!*********************

Monday, February 26th, a possible ICELAND GULL was reported by Kris Purdy at
Farmington Bay WMA.  The bird was described as a "classic" adult and
was hanging out just south of the main parking lot  in the large pond in 
Turpin
Unit.  The bird was about 250 yards out on the ice near the fragmites and
cattails. From the area where the canal heads north under the road the 
bird was
south-southwest (basically looking towards Kennecott).  For questions
concerning directions if it is unclear where the bird is being seen, please
email tanager AT timaverybirding.com at this time.  Currently there are no
confirmed sightings of this species in Utah.

The gull has not been seen since 02/26.

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Box Elder County:

-- The Harris's Sparrow continues at Willard Bay and was most recently 
reported by Tim Avery and Dave Slager on March 3rd.  The bird was
seen at Campground #1 in the Willow Creek Unit.

-- A White-throated Sparrow continues at Willard Bay and was most 
recently reported by Tim Avery and Dave Slager on March 3rd.  The bird was
seen at Campground #1 in the Willow Creek Unit.

Davis County:

-- The 3rd winter WESTERN GULL continued at Farmington Bay on March 3rd 
and 4th and was seen by numerous birders on the 3rd
and by Kris Purdy on the 4th.  The bird was at the canal flowing north 
at the main parking area.  Unfortunately, the road to the lot
is closed till September and only accessible by bike.  This Saturday, 
March 10, the road will be open and you will be able to reach the lot.

-- Three Thayer's Gulls were reported by Tim Avery at Farmington Bay WMA 
on March 3rd.  2 adults and 1-1st winter bird were seen feeding in
the canal at the main parking lot.  Dave Slager, Jack Binch, Geoff 
Hardies and Tony Jones also were present and observed the birds.

-- An adult Glaucous Gull was seen by numerous birders flying over the 
main parking lot at Farmington Bay WMA on March 3rd.  The bird was also
seen near the 1st bridge on the rest pond.

-- An adult ICELAND GULL was reported by Kris Purdy at Farmington Bay WMA on
February 26.  Please see above alert for details.

-- A possible Glaucous-winged Gull was reported, 2nd hand by Kris 
Purdy.  The bird
apparently seen on Wednesday February 28 by the Wasatch and Great Salt 
Lake Audubon, at Farmington Bay WMA.
Numerous individuals saw the bird, but no report was made, and there are 
no details on age or exact location at this time.




Millard County:

-- A Drake EURASIAN WIGEON was reported by Eric Huish who was part of a 
Utah County Birders on a Field Trip that found the bird
at Clear Lake WMA just south of Delta on March 3.  No specific 
information about the birds location was given.
 

Washington County:

-- A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER, likely a female but still mostly in 
Juvenile plumage was reported by Larry Tripp at Lytle Ranch on March 2nd.
The bird was in the cottonwoods near the entrance gate.

-- The Harris's Sparrow at Lytle Ranch continues and was most recently 
seen by Larry Tripp on March 2nd between the bathrooms and the water drip.


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Upcoming Birding Events:

March 7th (Wed):  Wasatch Audubon Society Bird Walk - Ft. Buenaventura: 
Meet at 8:15 at Burger King (SE corner of 21st & Wall) for breakfast or 
meet at 9:00 outside the Fort.

March 7th Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - MOUNTAIN DELL RECREATION 
AREA, PARLEY'S CANYON - Leader: Jack Clark. Come and join us for our 
monthly bird survey. Even in winter we have been seeing some interesting 
birds. We'll meet at 8:30am in the South-East corner of the Shopko 
Parking lot in Sugarhouse for a morning of birding. Call Jack (255-7989) 
if you plan to attend.

March 9th (Fri):  Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trip - WINTER BIRDING IN 
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON - Leader: Allene Keller. We will explore the 
Spruces Campground on snowshoes, cross-country skis or on foot, 
depending on snow conditions. Likely birds: chickadees, jays, juncos, 
nuthatches, and who knows what else. Bring snacks and water. This will 
not be a strenuous trip. Call Allene (467-3960) for meeting place. Could 
be cancelled due to weather.

March 10th (Sat):  Layton Wild Bird Center Bird Walk - Riverdale Weber 
River Parkway - Saturday Bird Walks leave from the Wild Bird Center 
(1860 N. 1000 West, Layton) at 10 a.m, in winter, unless otherwise posted.

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Abbreviations:
WMA - Wildlife Management Area
NWR - National Wildlife Refuge
GSL - Great Salt Lake.

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Thank you and good birding

Tim Avery
Salt Lake City